These miscellaneous “Bits of Advice” have been submitted by previous residents for those intending to live in Indonesia: One of the foremost attributes of Indonesians, especially Javanese, in social interaction is kesopansantunan, which means politeness and appropriateness. To avoid being … Continue reading →
Are you one of the many expats who would like to look for work in Indonesia? Then, this article is for you! We get many inquiries on this site and postings on the Expat Forum from expatriates who want to … Continue reading →
Based on the Malay trade dialect, Bahasa Indonesia is the national language of the Republic of Indonesia. It unites the over 254 million people of Indonesia (2014), whose native tongue may be one of the over 300 distinct languages or … Continue reading →
We’ve all seen them – those newly arrived expats – fresh off the boat (or most likely the plane)! The overwhelming sensory flood newcomers feel during their first weeks in Indonesia is topped off by the challenge of the enormous … Continue reading →
Thrive don’t just survive! The Expat lifestyle will be what you make it. Keep these ten words close to your heart and mind and you will enjoy the ride! 1. Openmind Enjoy the differences. View the new culture from the … Continue reading →
As companies continue to grow internationally, more employees are finding themselves working with people from other countries and cultures that they are not familiar with. Don’t make the mistake in assuming there is no difference in the work environment. Our … Continue reading →
1. Identify networking resources. Before departure, with the help of a relocation service, put the trailing spouse in touch with nonprofit organizations such as the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas (FAWCO). This organization has 65 chapters in more than … Continue reading →
When my husband announced that his employer, a mid-sized computer software firm, wanted to send him to Paris as acting country manager for a year, pleasant memories returned of a vacation spent in Parisian cafes and art museums. But those … Continue reading →
Ever wonder how Jakarta stacks up against other major cities around the world for quality of life? Wonder no more … World-wide quality of life survey N. America has the two cleanest cities in world; Mexico City is most polluted; … Continue reading →
When a company sends one of its executives on an overseas assignment, they sometimes offer some form of assistance to the individual and their spouse to help them prepare for the move. Once the expat family arrives in their new … Continue reading →